Cate Pates
I’m originally from England and I have a degree in ceramics from Cardiff University, Wales. I exhibit in Britain and New Zealand, and my work is held in collections in New Zealand, Australia and the UK. I lecture part-time and am the co-ordinator for the Otago Polytechnic distance diploma of ceramic arts, in Wellington.
Hand building ceramics
Glaze and clay theory
teaching
co-ordinating
2000 – 2001 Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Art and Design; University of Plymouth, UK
1995 – 1998 BA (Hons) Ceramics degree, Cardiff University, Wales: Final grade: 2:1
1992 – 1995 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design, Yeovil, England: Awarded Merit
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Art and Design
BA (Hons) Ceramics
BTEC Diploma in Art and Design: Awarded Merit
2010 onwards Co-ordinator, Otago Polytechnic distance diploma of ceramic arts, Wellington
2008 onwards Lecturer, part-time, Otago Polytechnic distance diploma of ceramic arts, Wellington
2008 onwards Ceramic artist, part time self employed
2004 - 2007 Environmental educator, Greater Wellington Regional council, Wellington
2001 – 2003 Teacher, art, design and ceramics, secondary school level, UK and NZ
Noted exhibitions:
2011 Earth Matters, Waiheke Art Gallery, Waiheke Island
2010 Portage national ceramic awards, Auckland - finalist
2010 Sakai Part 5, Sakai, Japan
2010 Reconnected, Expressions arts centre, Upper Hutt, Wellington – solo exhibition
2009 Ceramicus 2009, Wellington
2009 Local Colour, Pataka museum of arts and cultures, Wellington
2008 Portage national ceramic awards, Auckland - finalist
2008 OBJECTive art awards, Manukau - finalist
2008 Amazing Lace, Pataka museum of arts and cultures, Wellington
2008 Elements, Pataka museum of arts and cultures, Wellington
2008 Fiesta, Tamarillo art gallery, Wellington
2006 Portage national ceramic awards, Auckland – finalist
2002 Selected ceramics, Royal Victoria & Albert Museum, Exeter, UK - solo exhibition
1998 New Designers Ceramics, Islington exhibition centre, London, England
Belmont, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
m: 021 143 7705
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- Cate Pates
When I’m working with clay I try to portray the joy and stillness that I feel. I’m inspired by patterns, texture and nature. The surface decoration tells of thoughtful moments when I feel a deep connection; pieces of a pictorial narrative that make up a story. My pieces are purely expressive responses- they are not functional wares.


















